What is load calculation and how does it factor in to my new air conditioner?

What is load calculation and how does it factor in to my new air conditioner?

Posted July 7, 2016

When the time arrives for an air conditioner replacement, a load calculation determined by a pro is an important step in making sure you’re selecting the right system for your home. Every home has its own unique demands on a cooling system. Installing an improperly sized system will hurt your comfort, and your utility expenses. So what goes into a home’s load calculation?

Our experts take into account a number of factors when determining the load calculation and the size of system you will need. We look at things such as: the climate of your region, square footage of your home, design, insulation levels, roof type, size and location of windows, sun exposure and the habits of and schedule of all the people inside the home.

We want to set you up with the air conditioner replacement that matches up with your home, and bigger isn’t always better. A system that is bigger than necessary could create a variety of concerns.

It could cost you more money to operate.

An oversized system doesn’t have to run as long so it will continuously be warming up and cooling down, which causes more wear and tear on your unit.

A unit that doesn’t operate as long also fails to dehumidify the air, which could impact your comfort.

If your system isn’t big enough, you’ll have trouble keeping your home at the set temperature.

Ensuring proper air flow is the key to your home’s comfort. A professional room by room load calculation will help to make sure that your air conditioner, ductwork and registers are all running in sync to keep you comfortable. Load calculation was once based exclusively on square footage, and while that is a part of the puzzle, there are a host of variables we factor in to find the right products for your home.

Keeping your home comfortable while boosting efficiency is our specialty. When you reach the point where you’re looking into an air conditioner replacement, give our professionals a call at 336-853-6070.

With more than 100 years in existence, Lennox has always delivered industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving stringent durability and reliability standards. The professionals at James Heating & A/C, Inc help bring those standards to Lexington so that you can always have total home comfort. If you’re in the market for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we offer, give us a call at 336-853-6070. We’d love to hear from you.